Professor Ann Bonner

Dr Ann Bonner has recently been appointed as Professor of Nursing in the School of Nursing & Midwifery at Queensland University of Technology University.  Prior to this position, she was Associate Professor and Director of Postgraduate Studies at Charles Sturt University.

Ann has extensive experience in clinical nursing, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and supervision of doctoral candidates. Her research interests are in renal health care, chronic conditions, advanced clinical practice roles, and rural and remote healthcare.

Currently, Ann conducts collaborative research projects with academic staff and clinicians in New South Wales and Queensland.

Ann is recognised nationally and internationally as an expert renal nurse. She is also an Associate Editor and Editorial Board Member for the Renal Society of Australasia Journal, Chair of the RSA Scientific Committee and reviewer for several national and international journals.

Project highlights

• 2010: A study of nurse practitioner service in CKD clinics in Queensland, Amgen Chronic kidney disease grant.
• 2010: Evaluation of the COAG Healthy Communities Initiative: Narrandera Live Well Network, Narrandera Shire Council.
• 2009: Renal information practice in nursing, Charles Sturt University, School of Nursing & Midwifery Grant.
• 2008: Community based rehabilitation approach for rural NSW, NSW Institute of Rural Clinical Services and Training.